Mason Mount’s Transfer Saga: Manchester United Unhappy with Chelsea’s Conduct
Manchester United’s pursuit of Mason Mount has been met with frustration and dissatisfaction due to Chelsea’s conduct during the negotiations. The England international has expressed his desire to leave his boyhood club and has no intention of signing an extension to his contract, which will expire next year. Chelsea, faced with losing one of their prized assets for nothing, have reluctantly decided to sell Mount to one of their main rivals but continue to drive a hard bargain.
United submitted their third offer yesterday, hoping it would be accepted, but Chelsea insists that a bid of £50 million plus £5 million in add-ons still falls short of their valuation. Chelsea has indicated that a bid of £58 million plus £7 million in add-ons would be enough for them to give Mount the green light to move to Old Trafford. They have even suggested a face-to-face meeting with their United counterparts to end the deadlock.
However, United has been left frustrated by Chelsea’s behavior during talks, especially the way they have leaked information about failed bids to the media. United’s football director, John Murtough, is in an unenviable position as United has made it clear they do not want to overpay for a player who would be available on a free next summer. But they risk upsetting Erik ten Hag, who is adamant that Mount represents his No.1 midfield target.
Murtough’s hands are said to be tied given the tight budget under which the club is operating this summer, and simply caving to Chelsea’s demands isn’t an option. Should United decline Chelsea’s invitation for talks, the Red Devils will pursue alternative midfield targets. Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, ironically also wanted by Chelsea, is firmly on their radar.
United also maintains an interest in West Ham captain Declan Rice, but they are understood to be outsiders in a race headed by Arsenal and Manchester City. Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay have been suggested as potential makeweights in a deal for Rice, but the all-action midfielder is understood to have his heart set on a move to the Gunners.
Headings:
– Mason Mount’s Transfer Saga
– Manchester United’s Frustration with Chelsea’s Conduct
– Chelsea’s Hard Bargain
– United’s Third Offer Rejected
– Chelsea’s Invitation for Talks
– United’s Tight Budget
– Alternative Midfield Targets
– Declan Rice’s Transfer Race
– Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay as Makeweights
– Mount’s Heart Set on a Move to Old Trafford
In conclusion, United’s pursuit of Mason Mount has been met with frustration and dissatisfaction due to Chelsea’s conduct during the negotiations. United has made it clear they do not want to overpay for a player who would be available on a free next summer. Chelsea has indicated that a bid of £58 million plus £7 million in add-ons would be enough for them to give Mount the green light to move to Old Trafford. However, United’s tight budget this summer means that simply caving to Chelsea’s demands isn’t an option. United will pursue alternative midfield targets, including Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.